For the driving test, do they check if your back up (white) light works or not?

[gnuel3]

I'm in CA and the backup light on my Camry broke and Im taking the test tomorrow. :X It isnt the bulb either. Something with the switch on the transmission or something...

 

[Actaeon]

They didn't check mine. I live in FL though.

They checked for brake light, signal lights, headlights, windshield wiper and the horn.

 

[her209]

yes, thats the first thing they check

 

[Splork]

I'm not sure about Ca., but I know they check them in TX.

-sp

 

[Celstar]

I'm in CA and they check everything. u wont the parking lot without it.

 

[gnuel3]

Ah, darn. I guess I'll have to drive the Matrix though I havent had much experience with it.

 

[NutBucket]

I don't think they checked my reverse lights. I don't remember tho.

 

[herkulease]

they only ask you to turn the blinks on and check the brake lights.

I don't think they want to stand behind the car as you put the car in reverse for them to check. What if you are a horrible drive and let go of the brake.

But I'm not your best guide. I've took it 5 years ago and the dmv that day was running 2 hours behind, I drove around the block, 5 minutes and they gave me my license.

 

[gnuel3]

I read the paper really carefully and it doesnt say you need working backup lights so if they don't let me take the test, can I show them the sheet and tell them to point where it says you need them?

 

[MrDudeMan]

my blazers back up lights only worked in neutral (long story) so when she asked me to put it in reverse and check for the lights, i had previously planned for this and parked in a parking space with a slope needless to say, i oWn3d the DMV people and got away with it!

 

[Cooljt1]

they check your brake lights and signals from behind but they don't stand behind the car and have you back up to make sure the white lights are working

 

[TheHeartless]

you mean break light?....the one thats mounted on the top of the seat( of a 4 door compact car) yea....In CA they check if everything is working, and you know your car...also they check that you know the hand signals...

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Canada. Checked brake, all four signals, reverse, and beams.

- M4H

 

[rh71]

I don't remember them checking my vehicle for that stuff at all... was all about the driving skill and awareness...

She did want the damned A/C to work though.

<-- NY'ker.

 

[gnuel3]

Man, I'm dumb. :X

I didnt know you needed an appointment for the driving test so I waited at the DMV for 1 1/2 hrs for nothing.